Incorrect Default PermissionsWeakness · CWE-276

CVE-2024-52783

MEDIUM · 5.1 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-01-15
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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56/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Insecure permissions in the XNetSocketClient component of XINJE XDPPro.exe v3.2.2 to v3.7.17c allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via modification of the configuration file.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

The XNetSocketClient component in XINJE XDPPro.exe versions 3.2.2 through 3.7.17c contains insecure file permissions on its configuration file, allowing authenticated attackers to modify the config and achieve arbitrary code execution.

MitigationRestrict file system permissions on XDPPro configuration files to authorized administrators only; verify no unauthorized modifications exist; update to patched version if available.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Locate XDPPro.exe installation
    Search the system for XDPPro.exe or the XINJE XDPPro program directory. Common locations include C:\Program Files\XINJE or C:\Program Files (x86)\XINJE.
    Affected if XDPPro.exe is found on the system
  2. Determine installed XDPPro version
    Right-click XDPPro.exe, select Properties, and check the File Version or Product Version field. Alternatively, right-click the application in Windows Explorer and look at the version information.
    Affected if The version falls within 3.2.2 through 3.7.17c (inclusive)
  3. Identify the XDPPro configuration file
    Locate configuration files in the XDPPro installation directory or associated data folders. Look for files with extensions such as .cfg, .config, .ini, or .xml that are associated with XNetSocketClient.
    Affected if A configuration file related to XDPPro or XNetSocketClient exists on the system
  4. Examine file permissions on the configuration file
    Right-click the configuration file, select Properties, then go to the Security tab. Check which users and groups have Write or Full Control permissions. Alternatively, run icacls <filename> from an elevated command prompt to view detailed permissions.
    Affected if Users other than Administrators or authorized personnel have Write, Modify, or Full Control permissions on the configuration file
  5. Verify if configuration file has been modified
    Compare the current configuration file content against a known-good baseline if available. Check file timestamps for recent changes using dir /T:W <filename> or by viewing the file properties.
    Affected if The configuration file shows unexpected modifications or contains suspicious entries

The system is affected if XDPPro.exe version 3.2.2 through 3.7.17c is installed AND the configuration file grants write access to non-admin users, allowing potential modification for code execution.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Restrict file system permissions on XDPPro configuration files to authorized administrators only; verify no unauthorized modifications exist; update to patched version if available.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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